Trump's Civil Fraud Trial: Judge Warns Him to Keep Quiet as Witness Testifies

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Judge Arthur Engoron warned Donald Trump and others at his New York civil fraud trial to keep their voices down after Trump spoke aloud to his lawyers while a witness was testifying against him. The witness, real estate appraiser Doug Larson, testified about the alleged exaggeration of asset values and net worth by Trump and his company, the Trump Organization. Trump's lawyers sought to undermine the state's claims, while the judge admonished everyone to keep their voices down, particularly if it was meant to influence testimony. The trial threatens to impact Trump's real estate empire and his wealthy businessman image.
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